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N.J. Democrats say tea party group calling for Sen. Menendez's recall are...
State's Democratic committee has created web site detailing controversial statements, political stances, affiliations of Recall NJ leaders Ed Murray/The Star-LedgerJim McGreevey and U.S. Sen. Bob...
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New NJ Transit train schedules take effect as part of budget cuts
On first day of new schedules, commuters, some conductors grumble after trains are standing-room-only Amanda Brown/The Star-LedgerPeople board NJ Transit train 5903 to Plainfield in Newark Penn...
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N.J. budget figures project $765 million deficit
Internal memo shows bulk of shortfall — $402M — was driven by steep drop-off in income tax collections Amanda Brown/The Star-LedgerNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (center) makes his first budget...
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Unexpected N.J. budget shortfall will likely force cutbacks
TRENTON — New Jersey’s budget picture is getting even uglier, with a projected $765 million shortfall during the next 13 months, according to figures to be released today. An internal memo obtained by...
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Studies conflict on whether N.J. tax cap will benefit residents
TRENTON — A 2.5 percent property tax cap is either a great way to control taxes and government spending — or a terrible idea that will widen the gap between the rich and the poor while tethering towns...
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N.J. tea party group presses case for U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez's ouster
N.J. Supreme Court will hear arguments about state's recall procedures for federal elected representatives William Perlman/The Star-LedgerU.S. Senator Robert Menendez in an April 2010 file photo. Tea...
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Poll gives mixed reviews for N.J. Gov. Chris Christie
A poll found New Jerseyans split down the middle about the job performance of Gov. Chris Christie. Public employees definitely don't like what they see. Others are inclined to view him more favorably....
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N.J. schools reach deadline to join bid for $400M federal 'Race to the Top'...
The deadline for school districts to join New Jersey's application for $400 million in federal funding in the "Race to the Top" program is today, a report in the Press of Atlantic City said. The state...
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N.J. official says 'obscure provision of New York law' may have caused budget...
TRENTON — New Jersey’s number crunchers might have missed their income tax target by about $280 million this year because of an “obscure provision of New York law” they did not fully understand, a...
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N.J. treasurer says state proposes $303M in cuts to deal with shortfall in...
At the same time, there are also $70.8 million in increased costs, such as $15 million lapse in tax settlements John O'Boyle/The Star-LedgerState treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff answers questions...
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N.J. State Police starts education, enforcement program to reduce deadly...
PRINCETON — New Jersey State Police and federal officials are stepping up efforts to reduce deadly accidents involving commercial vehicles, with a new education and enforcement program. Officials are...
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Gov. Christie finds both praise, criticism at Rutherford town hall meeting
RUTHERFORD — From a woman who called him God outside of New Jersey, to two others who engaged him in near-shouting matches, Gov. Chris Christie faced a lively crowd today at a town hall meeting to...
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N.J. Supreme Court hears tea party's petition to recall N.J. Sen. Menendez
Attorneys for Menendez, tea party group pit federal, state constitutions against one another Matt Rainey/The Star-LedgerAttorneys for U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), the state attorney general and...
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U.S. Sen. Menendez to introduce bill eliminating cap on financial damages...
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez is scheduled to introduce legislation on financial damages paid by oil firms after spills, according to a report by HuffingtonPost.com. This new bill would...
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N.J. Governor's Office asks for extension to implement medical marijuana law
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie is requesting more time to implement the medical marijuana law passed by the legislature in January, and scheduled to take effect in July, according to a report on...
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N.J. school districts are given extra time to sign up for 'Race to the Top'...
TRENTON — New Jersey’s second attempt to win up to $400 million for education reform through the federal Race to the Top competition will have the support of at least 290 school districts, but it...
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N.J. officials stumble across million dollar bombshell in New York tax provision
TRENTON — A research project by a state legislative worker inadvertently uncovered a $200 million bombshell, something New Jersey budget crunchers had missed when interpreting New York state tax...
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N.J. Supreme Court considers U.S., N.J. Constitutions in Sen. Menendez recall...
TRENTON — A 1787 letter from George Washington did not appear to trump other texts and events yesterday as the state Supreme Court hit the history books while hearing arguments on a tea...
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Gov. Chris Christie, N.J. residents argue during town hall meeting in Bergen...
Event with a decidedly Jersey attitude Amy Newman/The RecordGov. Chris Christie spoke with New Jersey residents about Cap 2.5. The proposed constitutional amendment would cap increases in the property...
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N.J. environmental advocates say PSEG Power owes state $300M, request probe
Advocacy groups say gas purchased from PSE&G makes PSEG Power a rate-paying customer Bloomberg File PhotoA PSE&G power-generating facility in Kearny is pictured from Jersey City, with the...
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